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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,545

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneZ4Z4
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbosDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $47,700 $64,400 $67,700 $106,000 $55,150 $64,200
18-way adaptive power front seats 480 480 480      
Light Comfort Package 250 250 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790   550 550
Ski sack 405 405 405 405    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 500 500
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595    
Traffic information 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655   1,350 1,350
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650    
Premium Package 7,690 7,790 7,790   1,100 1,100
Cold Weather Package         850 850
Navigation system         2,150 2,150
Sport Package         2,300  
Obstacle detection, rear         750 750
CD changer, remote         600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0      
Light Comfort Package 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0   500 500
Ski sack 0 0 0 0    
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 455 455
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506    
Traffic information 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0   1,230 1,230
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0    
Premium Package 0 0 0   1,000 1,000
Cold Weather Package         775 775
Navigation system         1,955 1,955
Sport Package         2,095  
Obstacle detection, rear         685 685
CD changer, remote         545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
Options (change) 18,345 16,455 16,455 3,740 10,500 8,200
Options (change) 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 9,560 7,465
Destination 975 975 975 975 895 895
Total Price $67,020 $81,830 $85,130 $110,715 $66,545 $73,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,317
Model Year201120112011201120122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneZ4Z4
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbosDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$67,020$81,830$85,130$110,715$66,545$73,295
Adjustments for Features-255-1,655-1,305-3,2050-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,765$80,175$83,825$107,510$66,545$72,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,410$17,060$40,745$0$5,500

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201120112011201120122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneZ4Z4
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbosDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300  
7-speed automated manual     $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Remote app    $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Roll bar    $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
CD player    $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio    $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
No leather in second row    $-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,025$10,425$10,075$11,975$8,770$10,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$1,655$1,305$3,205$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-8-43-32-610-1,153

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112012
ModelCayenneZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.0 in98.3 in
Length190.8 in166.9 in
Width76.3 in70.5 in
Height67.4 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested284061%
Total Not Requested180039%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested314078%
Total Not Requested90022%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested314078%
Total Not Requested90022%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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